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Re: New LS460 vs Used LS430 [rennybosch] by cyclone4
Jan 13, 2008 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: rennybosch (Jan 12, 2008 12:38 pm)

renny, the SWB also has the radar cruise control as an option and it comes together with the Pre Collision System. I totally agree with you, I would not buy a car without it now. I had this feature in my 2004 LS430 and I loved it. However, on the LS430, it was "laser cruise" instead of "radar cruise". Radar cruise is superior because it works in all kinds of weather. The laser cruise would not work in rain or snow. The radar cruise does. Like I stated above, virtually everything is better on the 460 when compared the 430.
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Re: New LS460 vs Used LS430 [cyclone4] by rennybosch
Jan 14, 2008 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 13, 2008 5:56 pm)

Well what do you now, Charlie, I bought an LWB under the mistaken impression that that's the only way to get the radar cruise control. Turns out you are right, I could have bought the SWB. In fact I really wanted the shorter car because of the tighter turn radius, a feature I have enjoyed very much on the LS430. In retrospect, though, I probably did the right thing anyway because the air suspension is also a great thing. I am sure it makes for a smoother ride.
 
Renny
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Re: New LS460 vs Used LS430 [rennybosch] by cyclone4
Jan 14, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: rennybosch (Jan 14, 2008 4:48 pm)

renny, I really think you did the right thing buying the LWB. The difference in the turning radius is very, very small between the SWB and the LWB. I don't notice much difference in the turning radius between the LS460L and my previous car, the LS430.
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Re: 08 LS 460 [ljflx] by tagman
Jan 16, 2008 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: ljflx (Dec 31, 2007 11:52 am)

lj,
I just referenced you briefly on the Luxury Lounge thread regarding your Infiniti purchase, and it got me thinking about you. So, I tracked you down, which wasn't hard... I hope you have a great 2008 with your family and business. I hope you are enjoying your cars, of course.
 
Also, I hope cyclone4 is enjoying that new LS460L, as well. I'm very glad that the two of you never went for the LS600hL. I was always convinced you both did the right thing, as you recall I expressed during that time of decision-making.
 
Anyway... hope you guys are doing well. Take care. Stop by sometime.
 
TagMan
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Re: 08 LS 460 [tagman] by ljflx
Jan 17, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 16, 2008 2:51 pm)

Tag,
 
Things are great right now. Closing out another acqusiition in 2 weeks and business is excellent - we certainly are not seeing any recession effects - at least not yet.
 
Absolutely love the LS460L. Infiniti G is everything I expectd and more and I've got 10 months to go on my GX. I just traded in my mother's 2001 Camry and got a lot more for it than I expected. I leased her a 2008 V6 Camry which she loves.
 
My car strategy is:
 
Exchange GX lease for LX570 lease at year end
 
Buy LS460L at lease end
 
Lease an SL at the time my LS460L lease ends.
 
Not sure about the Infniti as that is destined to be my sons car. I'll either buy it out or just retest that whole market with him at lease end.
 
Happy New Year and hope all is well with you
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Re: 08 LS 460 [tagman] by cyclone4
Jan 17, 2008 (8:45 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 16, 2008 2:51 pm)

Thank you for the kind words Tag. Yes, I think both Len and I did the right thing by going with the LS460L. I absolutely love it. If anything, it is better than I expected. Long trips on this car are very enjoyable. My wife and I recently drove above 600 miles to to the Detroit area and I did not get at all tired (I drove the entire distance). The trip back was by myself as my wife stayed behind for an extra week and then flew back home. Why Detroit you may ask? Our daughter and son-in-law live in a Detroit suburb and our daughter blessed us with our very first grandchild as she gave birth to a beautiful little girl on December 30.
 
I do look at the Luxury Lounge forum fairly frequently but for the most part I do not post there. I don't know much about various luxury cars you guys talk about. Maybe, I will surprise you one of these days. BTW, I always considered you the voice of reason over there. Some of those "characters" are something else. Thanks again for the good wishes and I wish you a wonderful 2008.
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Re: 08 LS 460 [ljflx] by tagman
Jan 17, 2008 (9:31 pm)
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 17, 2008 11:25 am)

LJ,
The LS should keep you happy for a while. IIRC, the G was always going to be for your son... when will he get it? I recall you previously mentioning the LX as the anticipated GX replacement, but I have to admit, I'd have a hard time with that 12 mpg... it's not that I couldn't afford it, but it's bordering on guilt I suppose. So, the V6 Camry instead of the Hybrid? I guessing you thought about that and it must have made more sense to go with the V6.
 
Cars and me? Let's see... The Porsche Carrera S Cab is absolutely terrific, of course, but even with the jump seats, it's still essentially a 2-seater. I'll be adding a BMW 135i, which has received stellar reviews, to the mix. That will add room for the kids and give me a non-Porsche car to drive. I ordered it recently and it should be in within about two months. Still have the Jag Vanden Plas, and not one service issue to date... almost weird. I got rid of that freaky FJ Cruiser... couldn't stand it after a while, and purchased a GTI to hold me over until the BMW comes in. I've gotten attached to the GTI more than I thought I would... it delivers a lot of fun for the money. Acura MDX is still our SUV of choice. So, by this Spring, the garage will contain the Porsche 911, the BMW 135i, the Jag XJ Vanden Plas, and the Acura MDX... a decent blend.
 
Business is down in my industry and I expect it to get worse. I'll survive it, but I'm certainly not looking forward to this year if it gets slow. I hope things get better.
 
Sounds like your business is going great. I'm glad for you, of course.
 
Anyway, take care, Happy New year to you, too... and I'll stop by once in a while.
 
TagMan
#130 of 191
Re: 08 LS 460 [cyclone4] by tagman
Jan 17, 2008 (9:40 pm)
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 17, 2008 8:45 pm)

Gosh, I'm glad you know that you made the right choice with the LS460L, and that you aren't second-guessing yourself. Even better than you expected is a great testimony.
 
Feel free to post a shot at me in the Luxury Lounge once in a while... keep me on my toes.
 
Hey, congratulations on your granddaughter. What a great Christmas blessing. You are so fortunate.
 
And, thanks for the compliment. I'll take it! LOL.
 
TagMan
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Re: 08 LS 460 [tagman] by ljflx
Jan 19, 2008 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 17, 2008 9:31 pm)

Tag,
 
I haven't read about the MPG on the LX but I'd expect it to be 16-18mpg. If it's 12mpg I'll pass on it. But if that 12mpg comes from C&D throw the report into the middle of the Pacific. Their data is about as accurate as a blind man in archery. Everything - and I mean everything they said about the LS in their review is dead wrong with the MPG and braking being as wrong as can be. I let my C&D sub end beacuse I'll never believe their reporting again.
 
Business - I'm in media information and information businesses are much more recession proof than most.
 
I went to the lux board and found your post. Thanks for the nice words. I don't have much desire to rejoin but I do miss our dialogs. Maybe I'll post there at some point but the supremacy knowledge assumed by some of the European car buyers that still resonates there remains a huge turnoff to me. Life's too short for that stuff and I'm long done with the German vs Japanese lux car battle. In a few years I intend to have both brands sitting in my garage anyway and I couldn't find a negative thing to say about the S-class if I tried in vain to find one.
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Re: 08 LS 460 [ljflx] by tagman
Jan 19, 2008 (9:19 pm)
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 19, 2008 10:55 am)

Well. you're going to find out soon enough, so I might as well be the bearer of bad news, because that horrible city rating of 12 mpg for the '08 LX570 is in fact the official EPA rating... and furthermore, the combined rating is ONLY 14!!! It's a hog, and there's no way around it. I am incredibly surprised, because the technoloy is there for Lexus to have done much better than that, IMO.
 
Regarding the other forum, I might suggest that you post selectively... when the discussion seems appropriate for you... just a thought.
 
TagMan

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